
Painting, drawing and dreaming have always been what I do best. I was fortunate to have a family who believed in the importance of the arts and encouraged me at every turn. When I showed my grandmother a drawing at the age of 8, she said I was an artist. I believed her and set my course. My great-aunt gave me my first real art supplies at 10, which I still have. My mother was an accomplished musician and showed me how to practice and excel.
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